Fundamentals of Architecture & City Planning
- 1. Architectural Design Process and Architecture-Civil Engineering CoordinationRoles of architects and civil engineers and their collaboration in a building project:The roles and responsibilities of architects and civil engineers, with emphasis on architectural-structural coordination from the early stages of the project.Introduction to building designs and projects:Understanding the process of developing a building project, including:Phase 0 - Preliminary Studies and Project Planning: Initial studies and project feasibility assessment.Phase 1 - Architectural Design and Drawings: Development of the architectural design and preparation of architectural drawings.Phase 2 - Detailed Design and Construction Documentation: Preparation of detailed technical and construction drawings.Phase 3 - Construction and Supervision: Construction, site implementation, and supervision of the works.Understanding different architectural functions:Examination of spatial relationships, functional requirements, and architectural spaces associated with different building functions and uses.
- Types of Urban Planning and Architectural Designs, Development, and ConstructionDefinition of Comprehensive, Detailed, and Guiding Plans, Municipal RegulationsUrban Land UsesArchitectural and Urban Planning Laws and RegulationsUrban Development Plans
- 3. Architectural and Urban Planning Laws and Regulations- From Plot to Building Placement: Principles and regulations governing the placement of a building on a plot, including building footprint (site coverage) and floor area ratio (FAR) / building density.
- 4- Principles and Regulations for the Design of Residential Buildings
• Categorization of residential buildings based on the number of floors and how they are situated on the land
• Site Plan (Plot Plan), building location within the site, North-South and East-West oriented buildings, calculation of the permissible building area (allowable floor area), residential occupancies, permissible height and area, construction requirements, adjacency requirements (neighboring requirements)
- 6- Understanding the Components of a Residential Building and Preparing the Physical Program for the Design
Understanding the various zones in housing:
•Entrance
•Family living zone
•Kitchen
•Private and public zones
•Service spaces
•Open and semi-open spaces
•Spatial relationships (relationships between spaces)
•Projects Physical Program and space program
- 6- Space Regulations and Standards Control of the dimensions and requirements of architectural spaces in accordance with Part 4 of the Iranian National Building Regulations.-Entrance spaces, size and dimensions of spaces, corridor spaces, stairways, lighting and ventilation, railings (balustrades) and guards, doors and windows, etc.-General requirements and considerations for small internal courtyards (patios/light wells) and semi-open spaces (balconies and verandas/terraces).
- Project and Exercise Presentation, Critique, and Revision
- Regulations for Elevator and Stair Design, Parking, and Ramp Regulations
- Reading and Analysis of Architectural Drawings
- Architectural-Structural Coordination-Fundamentals of Structural Systems:Structural grid and grid lines, modular coordination, column layout, beam layout, structural spans, load-bearing and partition walls, integration of structural systems within architectural plans, and coordination between architectural and structural design.Coordination of Structural and Architectural Elements:Location of staircases and elevators, openings, cantilevers, architectural irregularities, and common examples of architectural-structural conflicts and coordination issues.
- Climate, Building Envelope, and Energy in Architecture-Climate-responsive architecture and energy conservation strategies:Building orientation, solar radiation, solar shading, openings, window-to-wall ratio (WWR), natural ventilation, building envelope, thermal insulation, heat transfer, building energy consumption, Part 19 of the Iranian National Building Regulations (Energy Conservation), and passive design strategies.
- Project and Exercise Presentation, Critique, and Revision
- Fundamentals of Green and Sustainable Buildings
- Integrated Project Analysis
- Project and Exercise Presentation, Critique, and Revision